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MK55 FXB

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,948 mi
Last recorded165,948 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 FXB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 165,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 165,948 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 160,260 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 160,255 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 152,854 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 152,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 146,088 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Dec 2017 145,930 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Nov 2016 138,706 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 138,704 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 May 2015 136,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2014 110,130 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 110,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2013 76,009 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 76,009 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 68,240 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre deteriorated and worn unevenly (outer edge worn badly)

offside front tyre deteriorated and worn unevenly (outer edge worn badly)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 68,240 miles

nearside front tyre deteriorated and worn unevenly (outer edge worn badly)

offside front tyre deteriorated and worn unevenly (outer edge worn badly)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 58,281 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 51,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 43,621 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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MK55 FXB is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 86,385 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK55 FXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 1 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MK55 FXB is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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